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A bed canopy is an excellent addition to any bed, adding romance and a sort of grand quality. This can be done for children's beds or even adult beds. Below you'll find three easy methods which you can complete in less than a day with little to no help. Just get started with Step 1 below.

Buy a suitable canopy fabric. This should ideally be a see-through, or translucent fabric. Ideally, the fabric must be cut so that it covers the whole top of the canopy made by the lumber, as well as the front and back. The sides should be saved for curtains. Measure the areas and cut the fabric accordingly.

Sew a pair of curtains, or have them sewn, for both sides. If you don't want to bother, cover both sides with the canopy just like you would for the front and back. In the sides, however, make a cut in the fabric to serve as curtains, and hem the sides. The edges should also be hemmed too.

Gather your materials. You'll need a hanging fruit basket. This should be the type that has only one basket, and four hanging chains that meet up at the center hook. It should also be made of sturdy metal, and not plastic or very thin metal. You'll also need mounting hardware for the basket, wire cutters, and four curtain panels.

Mount the hook. Following the manufacturer's instructions for the mounting hook you got, attach it to the ceiling above the bed. It should be mounted in a ceiling stud, which may require a stud finder to locate.

Add finishing touches. You can get LED icicle lights (preferably on a battery pack) and put them in the basket to create a chandelier effect. This is not required however. Just enjoy your new bed canopy.

Mount the flag brackets. You can have one at the center for a really regal look, or you can use three to get more of an expedition tent look. Mount the first at the center of the bed and the other two (if you want them) directly above the sides of the bed. These must be installed in your wall studs or they will not be strong enough.[1]XResearch source

Insert the dowel rods. Put the dowel rods into the pole holder. You should be able to put it all the way in (it should not be too tight). If it is loose, you can make a better fit using wood shims or cardboard pieces.

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To make a traditional bed canopy, you’ll need to start with a wooden bed frame that has solid posts at both ends. Next, attach 4 2 by 2 pieces of lumber in the desired length to each post. When you’ve done that, add curtain rods between the posts. Then, select a curtain fabric to create your canopy, preferably in a see-through material. You can either buy pre-made curtains or sew your own. Finally, add the curtains to your bed to complete the canopy. To learn how to make a chandelier canopy or a Napoleonic canopy, read on!